About Hinge
Hinge is designed to be deleted — meaning its goal is to help you find a meaningful relationship so you can stop using dating apps altogether. Unlike swipe-based apps, Hinge encourages engagement through detailed profiles with prompts, photos, and voice notes that give conversation starters.
You interact by liking or commenting on specific parts of someone's profile, leading to more thoughtful first messages. The algorithm learns from your preferences and behavior to show increasingly compatible matches. Standout profiles highlight people you're most likely to connect with.
Hinge's approach focuses on quality over quantity. Free users get 8 likes per day, encouraging thoughtful selection rather than mindless swiping. Roses (like Super Likes) help you stand out to someone special. Profile reviews from the Hinge team ensure quality standards.
Key Features
- Profile prompts and voice notes for conversation starters
- Comment on specific photos or prompts
- Standout profiles with most compatible matches
- Video call before meeting in person
- Date planning with location suggestions
- Dealbreaker filters on preferences
- Roses to stand out to top matches
Pros & Cons
👍 What We Like
- Best for finding serious relationships
- Profile prompts create natural conversation starters
- Algorithm genuinely improves matches over time
- Less superficial than swipe-only apps
👎 What Could Be Better
- Limited free likes encourages upgrading to premium
- Smaller user base than Tinder in some areas
- Premium pricing at $29.99/month is steep
- Can feel slow-paced compared to other dating apps
User Reviews
Met my boyfriend on Hinge 8 months ago and we're incredibly happy. The prompts made starting conversations so much easier than other apps. His answer to 'my most controversial opinion' made me laugh so hard I had to message him. Exactly what dating apps should be.
Hinge feels more intentional than Tinder or Bumble. Limiting likes to 8 per day forces you to actually read profiles instead of mindlessly swiping. The matches I get here feel more compatible than any other app I've tried.